Fair Compensation for North and East Texas Landowners

Eminent domain is considered one of the most onerous and harshest proceedings known to the law. It is the power of the government to take private property for public use without the owner's consent.

Texas law allows the state and certain private entities to exercise emenint domain to take or use private property for public use.  However, landowners in Texas are entitled to fair and reasonable compensation. Landowners are at a disadvantage when negotiating a fair value. It is important to consult with attorneys experienced in texas condemnation law to maximize compensation paid to the landowner.

Before signing an easement agreement or contract that conveys your property to the government or public utility, you need to fully understand the ramifications of the taking and acquisition on your remaining property and your rights to contest the value being offered. Our lawyers work to ensure that the government or public utility seizure is in the interest of the public and complies with all eminent domain statutes while maximizing your compensation and minimizing the impact on your property. While negotiation is often successful, sometimes it is necessary to go to court to obtain fair value for your land.